Thanks to a 10-6 fourth-quarter run Thursday night, the Russellville East Whirlwinds picked up a 29-26 victory over Conway White in ninth-grade boys' action.

Trailing 20-19 after the third quarter, the Whirlwinds outscored the Wampus Kittens in the fourth to get their fourth conference win of the season.

The teams were tied 5-5 after the first quarter, and the East increased its lead to 16-9 at halftime before Conway White ended the third quarter on an 11-3 run.

Hunter Hawkins had eight points to lead the Whirlwinds. Macy Thompson and Darnell Nelson both had six points each.

RJHS East girls 27, Conway White 21

In the ninth-grade girls game, the East Lady 'Winds got off to a strong start before the Lady Wampus Kittens made a late run. However, the East held on for a 27-21 win.

The Lady Whirlwinds led 4-0 after the first quarter and 13-2 at halftime before taking a 20-10 lead into the fourth quarter.

Morgan Scott led the East with 12 points, and Melanie Roach had nine.

Conway White 8th-grade boys 32, RJHS East 23

The Conway White eighth-grade boys picked up a 32-23 win over the Whirlwinds.

The Wampus Kittens led for most of the game, including 7-2 after the first quarter, 20-7 at halftime and 24-18 after three quarters of play.

Antonio Rivas had seven points to lead the East, and Cole Smith had six.

Pottsville Jr. boys 45, Atkins 28

With both teams remaining close after the first quarter of play Thursday night, the Junior Apaches began pulling away and finished a 45-28 win over Atkins.

Pottsville led 10-9 after the first quarter but increased its lead to 26-11 at halftime. The Junior Apaches also took a 32-24 lead into the final quarter of play.

Aaron Chenowith led Pottsville with 15 points and five steals. Josh Falls and Jake Harris both had six points each.

Pottsville Jr. girls 37, Atkins 22

In girls' action, a strong second quarter carried the Junior Lady Apaches to a 37-22 win over Atkins.

Leading 6-2 after the first quarter, Pottsville swelled its lead to 20-6 at halftime before leading 31-10 heading into the fourth quarter.

Brittany Rogers led the Junior Lady Apaches with 14 points and eight rebounds. Megan Chancellor had five points, and Nicole Helton chipped in with nine assists and four steals.

Lamar Jr. girls 35, Clarksville 23

Despite falling behind early in the game Thursday night, the Junior Lady Warriors were able to rally back for a victory over Clarksville.

The Junior Lady Panthers led 11-4 after the first quarter but were outscored 14-2 in the second quarter as Lamar took an 18-13 lead into halftime. The Junior Lady Warriors increased their lead to 27-16 after the third.

Haley Crotts led Lamar with 12 points, and Caitlin Keener had 10 points and added five steals.